Regional Ward Nurse
2 weeks ago
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Ward Nurse to join our amazing and dedicated regional team on a part time basis 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). This role covers four hospitals across the region – Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Nottingham, and Leicester, and requires regular travel between sites. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs.
Company Overview
Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.
Benefits
We are rated as a 'great place to work' and here are some of our amazing benefits:
– Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £40K FTE dependent on experience
– Generous matched pension contributions
– 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
– Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance
– Funded training and development – because we believe in our people
– Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment
– Annual STAR awards
– Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
– Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
– Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
– Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
– Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
The Role
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in alignment with Optegra values, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region.
Be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at Optegra, including surgery. Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital and assisting with minor operations.
Key responsibilities:
Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro-actively identify potential problems during the patients' clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.
Work with the multi-disciplinary team supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
Provide pre- and post-operative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
Requirements
Registered General Nurse
Current NMC registration
Minimum one year post qualification nursing experience
Previous experience in Ophthalmology, Theatre, General surgery or Outpatients
If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.
You'll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you'll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link:
Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We're welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.
Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
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